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CRISPR Gene Editing Leads to Improvements

CRISPR gene editing leads to improvements in vision for people with inherited blindness, clinical trial shows.

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New ‘vision’ and identity sight loss charities

The collective partnership of eight of the leading charities in the sight loss sector, known for the last three years as the VI Charity Sector Partnership, has re-launched under a new identity of the ‘Vision Partnership’ with a re-invigorated purpose and new strategic focus.

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Gene therapy treatment Luxturna accepted for use in Scotland

Retina UK is delighted that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted the gene therapy Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) for ongoing use by the NHS in Scotland.

Significantly worse vision found in female carriers of X-linked RP and Choroideremia

It was previously believed that female carriers of X-linked inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) like X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (RP and Choroideremia) remained unaffected by sight loss.

Antabuse moves into clinical trial for people with RP

Disulfiram (Antabuse), FDA-approved for deterring alcohol, is in a phase 1 trial at the University of Washington to improve vision in retinitis pigmentosa.

Applications invited for project grants and studentships

Retina UK invites applications for funding for innovative, high quality research projects investigating the causes and potential treatments for all forms of inherited retinal disease. We are particularly keen to receive proposals with demonstrable translational potential.